Fresh Mozzarella-Tomato-Basil Grilled Cheese

Beat the summer heat and enjoy an Italian grilled cheese!

By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN

Grilled cheese is the ultimate comfort food. During the hot, sticky summer months I like to lighten it up by using fresh mozzarella, juicy ripe tomatoes, and hand-picked basil from my garden. Thick whole grain bread adds fiber and a chewy texture. Trader Joes has an all-natural fresh mozzarella that comes pre-sliced in 1-ounce servings. It’s super convenient, inexpensive, and easy to store in the fridge. I always keep some on hand to make Caprese Lasagna Roll-Ups or to top perfectly cooked pasta. My Italian grilled cheese is a breeze to make and the perfect light summer meal. For more refreshing no-cook recipes, check out my FREE app Eat Healthy Homemade Meals in Minutes which you can download from iTunes or Google Play.

 Fresh Mozzarella-Tomato-Basil Grilled Cheese

1 Serving

 Prep Time = 5 minutes

Cooking Time = 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 slices whole wheat bread
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
• 4 fresh basil leaves
• 2 thin slices tomato

Directions:

1. Heat skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Brush olive oil over whole wheat bread.
3. Top one slice of bread with cheese, basil, and tomato; add other slice of bread.
4. Cook sandwich about 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and cheese is melted.

Nutritional Information per Serving: 385 calories, 22 grams protein, 41 grams carbohydrate, 17.5 grams fat, 6.5 grams saturated fat, 20 milligrams cholesterol, 6 grams fiber, 705 milligrams sodium

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